I'm just interested in it I'm not sure if its actually what i weant to dobut i definently want to work with kids...any advice warnings? lol and how many years in college is that?
2006-07-31 12:24:37 · 6 answers · asked by ♥Just Love It♥ 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
i received my BA in psychology and had no idea what i wanted to do with it. i took on an internship with the local school district with the psychologists in the special education department. i quickly discovered that i did not want to be a psychologist because it was all testing and structured, i want a less structured environment and more direct interaction with children. this led me to counseling, i finished up my internship by working with various counselors within the district and am now going to graduate school for my master's in school counseling. i guess my only advice is make sure you know and understand exactly what your role would be as a psychologist before you get too far along with school. it will take me a total of 6 years to get my degree for school counseling, not sure if psychologist need more than that but i am sure is at least a master's level position.
2006-07-31 12:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by dilligaf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am currently a therapist working with foster children. I have, to date, completed six years of college. I got a bachelor's in psychology and biology which took four years and a master's in counseling which took two years. I enjoy my work with children and plan to get my doctorate, which will take another three years. If you wish to be a child psychologist specifically that is a specialty you can get in your Ph.D. program. If, however, you want to work in the school system, being a school counselor only takes six years. If you want to do testing, you will need to get a Ph.D. in clinical psychology rather than counseling psychology.
2006-07-31 19:43:49 · answer #2 · answered by Redshift Agenda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm doing the same in college, but only for my Associates degree, child psychology can take a serious toll on you mentally and emotionally if you're not ready to hear about some of the problems that the child has had in past years.
2006-07-31 19:30:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plan on going to college for six to eight years. You won't be able to get a decent paying job with anything less than a Masters degree. Also expect to be involved in doing lots of paper work.
2006-07-31 20:33:09 · answer #4 · answered by Aunt Susan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
study psychology
2006-07-31 19:32:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
learn how to spell it
2006-07-31 21:22:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋